by Jordan Bateman | Nov 21, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on new inflation number, new construction numbers, and an old political trick that just delays the inevitable. ๐ The latest inflation numbers are out, and the Consumer Price Index slowed to 3.1% in October โ down from 3.8%...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 20, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on how government spending is costing you thousands on your mortgage, the demise of single-family homes, and if we can have our plastic straws back. ๐ธ In a very critical look at the Trudeau government’s fiscal policy, a...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 17, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Workplace Safety is a team effort โ and ICBA is again going to reward one of our membersโ workers for their safe work practices! All ICBA members are invited to submit the names of their safest workers โ as long as they meet the criteria below. The Safety Merits...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 16, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
A few pieces in case you missed them: Mental Wellness Key for Construction (BIV) …Langleyโs Orion Construction Corp. is enrolled in ICBAโs benefit program, with the mental health offerings being of particular interest for its staff of 62. โWhat I really like is...
by Jordan Bateman | Nov 16, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The following was written by Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Spending on goods and services โ including housing โ by families and individuals accounts for more than half of all economic activity in Canada. So, it makes sense to pay close attention to how...